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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.18, 272.15 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.18, 272.15 and 130.80 is: 180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.18 : 272.15 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.18/272.15 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.18x = 272.15 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.18x = 35,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,597.22/197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.53

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